Best Immigration lawyers in Illinois

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Donald Wayne Garner

53 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 409, Chicago, IL

Immigration +1

3.6/5

3.6

3 Reviews

19 Jul, 2019 by Dobra

I wish to tell, as briefly as possible, my story about the way Mr. Donald Garner helped me acquire my United States citizenship. Many ears ago I came to the US on a J-1 visa (cultural exchange) and met my future and present husband. We married while I was on J-1 and soon after graduation I went back to my country to discharge the two-year home country duty. Upon my return, I initiated an application for the US residency based on a marriage to a US citizen. And this is when my troubles began. My papers had been lost twice in the US Immigration and Naturalization Service, INS (as it was called then). Any time that happened I had to go back in line and wait as if applying for the first time. It took about 5 years to become permanent resident. Then, I applied for the US citizenship and that process took a number of years. I hoped, that my daughter from my previous marriage who lived with us in the US will become a US citizen based on my citizenship. It had to happen, though, before her 18th birthday. When I began applying for my legal status she was 11. By the time my citizenship application slowly moved though the INS offices she was getting close to 18! Do the math yourselves… Then I approached Don Garner, a young lawyer out of University of Illinois College of Law. He immediately took the matters in his hands, got in touch with INS officers and expedited the interview at the INS in Chicago. Soon after, my citizenship was granted. But then, the issue of taking an oath in front of a US judge had to be addressed, too. The next naturalization oath ceremony was going to be called in three or four months. By then my daughter was going to turn 18 and be disqualified from gaining a citizenship as an underage child of a citizen. Again, Mr. Garner stepped in and intervened directly reaching to the federal judge's office, advocating on my behalf and arranging a private ceremony for me. After the naturalization ceremony he continued working on getting my daughter's legal papers in order, which was part of the process and could also go on for months. So, she celebrated her 18th birthday as a new US citizen only thanks to Don Garner's swift and decisive actions in discharging his legal duties. He showed himself to be a well-qualified, responsible and caring immigration attorney. Thank you, Don Garner!

19 Jul, 2019 by Maribel

Don was our Immigration lawyer for more than 15 years. He helped my husband and I to process our Green cards and then -when we have waited the required time to get our Citizenship, we started the process with his help. For people who have no idea as to how long it takes to become a US Citizen -fifteen years may seem not much, but it is! We were very pleased with Don's services as he always followed up with everything whether if it was a phone call or an email. Don was always very attentive. We're glad we hired him as he was very understanding of our process needs and requirements. We are now two proud US citizens. Thank you Don! Maribel

05 Jul, 2016 by Geoffrey r. allan

Wasted two years with him. Don Garner and his assistant Karen Davalle are who I hired to assist in getting my wife into the USA. Told me to provide a truck load of documents. Eighteen months later he said he never received it. I proved to him he did and then told me that the application has completely changed. Then told me he got sick and would pass my case on to other lawyers. Then he couldn't find any lawyers and he would do it himself. I had been receiving an email for three months saying he had only five more hours to work on the application. I pressed him to finish the application and I received an email with him resigning three weeks later. He mailed back the submitted paperwork and refunded the deposit. No partial application or any indication that any work that was done was returned to me. It's as if he pretended to be a lawyer.

Ira Azulay

203 N LaSalle, Chicago, IL

Business Immigration +2

3.6/5

3.6

3 Reviews

01 Aug, 2019 by Jennifer

Ira was extremely helpful with my divorce and quick to get everything needed done. I was moving out of state as I hired him and he made it extremely easy for me to get all the documents signed and filed correctly. Ira and I had constant communication. Give him a try as he made a difficult time way less stressful.

21 Dec, 2010 by Anonymous

All because, of an earlier failed attempt, thanks to an Arizona based Immigration Lawyer and his foreign (Indian Cahoot) half-baked lawyer who had completely botched up my petition when I arrived in the US in Summer of 2008 on Visitors Visa , I was a dejected and a failed man. Armed with a solid reference I walk into Ira's office with my earlier rejected/refused foreign immigrant-workers petition in absolutely hopeless situation only to walk out of his office a couple of hours later feeling completely charged up and with more than just glimmer of hope. It has been three years since and thanks to Ira and his team of professionals , I am on the threshold of getting the proverbial Green Card. His team of professional legals and para-legals made this entire task a breeze. They are completely committed to delivering positive results and fully motivated in helping you every turn of the way. Unlike, most Attorneys who slip some charges unnoticed into your invoice the Azulay Seiden Law Group is very transparent in their dealings and you can pre negotiate an agreed upon bulk amount for your entire case. I will use them again and again and again whenever required and I highly, recommend them to anyone who has been bitten stung by their earlier negative experiences by some other operatives.

08 Mar, 2010 by Anonymous

i paid the lawyers consultation, talked to him mumbled stuff and never gave me the info he promised. it sure was not worth 200 $

Mark Davidson

10 South La Salle Street, Chicago, IL

Immigration +1

3.5/5

5.0

1 Reviews

3.4

36 Reviews

09 Aug, 2024 by M.i

I am incredibly grateful for the professionalism and guidance provided by Mr. Mark Davidson during my asylum case. From the very beginning, he was always responsive, addressing all my inquiries promptly and thoroughly. His attention to detail and accuracy in providing information were invaluable throughout my journey. Mr. Davidson's dedication to my case was evident in the way he meticulously prepared and presented professional and precise evidence. He consistently encouraged me and ensured that I felt supported every step of the way. I highly recommend Mr. Davidson for anyone in need of legal assistance. I am truly thankful for all his hard work and commitment to my case.

28 Jun, 2024 by Divine anj beneit

I definitely appreciate an awesome attorney. Mr. Abrams and his team always answered my text messages, emails, and returned my phone calls. I never felt gaslighted or ignored by anyone. Mr. Abrams took the time to explain everything to me via over the phone or in-person on the process, hold up, or if they had questions of me. I would recommend him to anyone who ask. Thank you Mr. Abrams and Liz (secretary). Appreciate you.

21 Jun, 2024 by Ronny reel

Please read and take precaution!!!! Terrible he needs to be put out of business!!!!! I hired Howard Abrams over 5 years ago still no results, unanswered phone calls and emails. Howard Abrams is a fraud, he doesn't do anything . I think he takes all clients money paid out and keeps it. He needs to be reported

Yllka Antonela Seseri

10 South La Salle Street, Chicago, IL

Immigration +1

3.5/5

5.0

1 Reviews

3.4

36 Reviews

03 Sep, 2024 by Omer

Yilka handled my case with grace and it ended with a happy ending. She was always on top of things. I was never worried if there was anything missing. She was very responsive when I had questions.

28 Jun, 2024 by Divine anj beneit

21 Jun, 2024 by Ronny reel

Lillian Gonzalez

333 Commerce Drive, Crystal Lake, IL

Family Law Immigration Real Estate +3

3.5/5

3.5

35 Reviews

23 Aug, 2024 by Stephany martinez

I wish Google would let you leave zero or negative stars. Please please please for the love of God read and pay attention to these reviews!!! I didn’t, and it backfired terribly. This place is a total scam. I was charged nearly 10k for them to do absolutely NOTHING in my case. Ultimately they dropped me as a client (which was fine), I knew very early on I wanted to fire my attorney as it was evident she didn’t know what she was doing. she had no sympathy for my situation. She just kept running up the bill. There are other well known firms to consider. It may seem like they charge more but these people will take EVERYTHING from you and do nothing in return. I’m fighting a child support/ custody case and she wanted me to settle for next to nothing. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE!!!!

08 Jul, 2024 by Steve ratzek

Mary Sump recently represented me in a Family Law case. I engaged her as my attorney because I received great feedback from a friend that she had represented. Working with Mary, I found her to be very professional, ethical and extremely knowledgeable of the law as it applied to my situation. She took time to understand the facts of my case; thoroughly explained my options; proposed strategies and then executed those strategies flawlessly in court. Also, Mary responded to all of my emails and phone call on a timely basis and I always felt like I was her only client. Finally, I had Mary establish my Trust, Living Will and Power of Attorney documents. She did an excellent job. She really got to know me my financial goals and was able to structure these documents to protect my Estate. Finally, and most importantly, Mary did her best to minimize the amount of fees that I had to pay. I know that I received the best value for the services that she provided. I personally think that Mary is one of the BEST attorneys in McHenry County and Bruning and Associates are fortunate to have her on their team!

08 Jul, 2024 by Ross lipinski

Had Nathan Reyes represent me and he was fantastic to work with. Had great communication and such an honest guy. I would highly recommend!

Afshan Jabeen Khan

2222 East State Street, Rockford, IL

Immigration +1

3.5/5

3.5

2 Reviews

27 Nov, 2021 by Samra

Afshan J. Khan seemed well-spoken and kind in the beginning but after the check was deposited, I never really heard from her again. She barely did the initial immigration filing and had me go on the site myself to do most of it. And afterwards, none of the follow-up's did she let me know what to do or even respond to me. She never returned to calls and emails or if she did respond, she would just push things out saying she was traveling to NYC or something else due to the pandemic. And of course, she would never follow up. I truly regret it.

20 May, 2016 by Stanislav

I would like to share my experience at Afshan Khan’s office. Afshan is one of the best attorneys I know; she is knowledgeable, passionate about the work she does, and sincere, I trusted her the moment I met her. She is very hard working, during the process I could see her in ridiculously short notices, sometimes even on the weekends, days or evenings, she was always there for me. Her highest level of professionalism and diligence helped me get my family to the States on F2A visa. Afshan always stayed on top of the case, constantly inquiring with NVC so the processing would be done in shortest amount of time and stayed in touch with me throughout the process of the application. Our family is extremely grateful for the work Afshan did and we wish her best!!

Azar Rashidfarokhi

33 N Dearborn St Ste 400, Chicago, IL

Elder Law Estate Planning Family Law +2 +5

3.5/5

3.5

57 Reviews

09 Jul, 2024 by Martha zambrano

30 Apr, 2024 by Gene f

Just got off the phone. May be a scam. They came recommended from 3 law firms & the person who picked up was rude and said she couldn't help. Suspicious......

21 Feb, 2024 by Ch lin

You guys need to get it together if your going to offer a service as delicate as immigration services. We come to you not begging but trusting that you have our best interest at heart and that you at least care. I will not let Anyone push me around just because you claim to offer Help. Get a better person to answer your phone calls an not place people on hold for 10 plus minutes. I don’t not recommend y’all to anyone.

Antonio Corral

233 S. Wacker, Chicago, IL

Estate Planning Family Law Immigration +3

3.5/5

3.5

39 Reviews

24 May, 2024 by Paula johnson

I had an amazing experience with Affordable Legal. The team made my chapter 7 filing a very smooth process! Great service and great price only $598.00 Don’t hesitate give them a call and get your fresh start.

23 May, 2024 by Erica hardaway825

Sue has worked on a few cases of mine over the years and she's the best! Always professional, makes sure I understand everything, she's extremely patient, caring and kind!

08 Mar, 2021 by Jasmine brown

They don’t respond they are terrible it’s truly sad they are out here making your life harder and not easier. I’ve been calling and emailing nonstop since November no call back no email. NOTHING. They moved the office and didn’t even tell me I had to call the trustee to get an address on them. I’m literally sitting here crying because I’m tired of being on the bus with my 3 small children! They won’t return anything to help me get a car or anything! At this point I’m about to report them to EVERYONE I can until I’m done dealing with these low down lying unprofessional people! They played with the right one😃

Tyler Zachary Zmick

190 S La Salle St Ste 3700, Chicago, IL

Business Immigration Litigation +3

3.4/5

3.4

36 Reviews

28 Jun, 2024 by Divine anj beneit

21 Jun, 2024 by Ronny reel

25 Feb, 2024 by Reginald clark

Elisabeth Anne Carlson

1011 Lake St, Oak Park, IL

Immigration +1

3.3/5

3.3

8 Reviews

14 Apr, 2022 by Matt

I had the pleasure of working with Alison and retaining her services for two separate child custody cases involving my two minor children. While it's already difficult trying to navigate the family courts as a father, Alison made the entire process smooth. Alison is the most intelligent, respected, well-prepared, and fearless attorneys in IL family law. I would recommend her to anyone.

06 Aug, 2021 by Craig johnston

Greenwich is a top notch firm to do business with-end of. Jessica, Alison and their team were extremely professional, knowledgeable and courteous when recently guiding us through the minefield that is estate planning. They made it very simple and easy to understand things. Moreover, they have adapted their process to accommodate for Covid so we did the signing remotely meaning less time out of our day. I cannot recommend them highly enough-if it's estate planning you're looking for, Greenwich should be your first choice.

31 Jul, 2021 by A k (ak)

Utilized them to set up a family trust and will. Initially worked with Alison Turoff and midway through the process Brittney Van Ness took over. Took them almost 15 months to complete the process. Minimal communication during this time (maybe 2-3 phone calls and a handful of emails). Not professional. Very poor communication. Would not recommend using their services.

Beata Anna Leja

210 S. Clark St. Suite 2025, Chicago, IL

Immigration +1

3.3/5

3.3

80 Reviews

28 May, 2024 by Chris rose

13 May, 2024 by Omar javed

Doesn't even go to voice-mail anymore. Just a busy signal. THE PEOPLE HAVE NOBODY WHO TRULY REPRESENTS THEM. THE ALMIGHTY DOLLAR IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN PEOPLE. IM READY TO SEE THE FALL OF ALL YOU FAKE POLITICIANS AND GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS!

08 May, 2024 by David chacon

Christopher was very informative to my needs and gave me the info I needed thanks again for your help

Matthew Philip Kuenning

411 W University Ave, Champaign, IL

Immigration +1

3.2/5

3.2

40 Reviews

17 Sep, 2024 by Paige pokorny

Another unhappy "client" here. I was in an accident at the end of January and spoke with Martinkus. He seemed to care about my case and assured me that he would help me. Fast forward to SEPTEMBER and I still have no information. I have never had any kind of legal dealings, so I was unsure what to expect with time frames. I have had to email or call multiple times for anyone to even get back to me. Should have been a quick case...I was hit by a drunk driver with insurance. This has just been an absolute nightmare. I wish I would have spoken to another law firm, but I feel it is too late at this point. 😞

11 Sep, 2024 by Tummy paradise

Victims of domestic violence/people who are against domestic violence DO NOT hire this person. She WILL side with your abuser. I was assaulted in front of my baby and finally got the courage to protect me and my kids. My daughter has nightmares about what he did and wakes up in the night crying. Instead of allowing us to be protected Anne stripped us of almost all protection and sided with my abuser. She on top of that is having my kids go to school down the street from where he assaulted me. My 2 year old has already reported that he hits her on her tummy when he’s angry, of course because of Anne martinkus I no longer can protect them from him. Genuinely destroyed our lives in one day and should be fired imo. Also she did a lazy Investigation and just a bad job in general. If you care about your kids and families safety stay far away from Anne. Every other person who I was working with was shocked and disgusted including my lawyer.

17 Feb, 2024 by Mark richardson

Take $4500 out of your bank. Put it in your fireplace. Light it on fire. Watch it burn. You're better off after that experience than hiring someone at EM&C.

Brendan P Harris

231 S 6th St, Springfield, IL

Child Custody Criminal Defense Estate Planning +2 +5

3.1/5

2.3

3 Reviews

4.1

9 Reviews

09 Jan, 2023 by Bryan weckmann

Incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and easy to work with.

17 Sep, 2022 by Brittany cantrall

04 May, 2022 by Cherokeeangell24

I asked for a half hour phone appointment for 12pm the next and got an email confirming that pending approval from the attorney the appointment was set. I did not receive anything after that. No email stating that he couldn’t accept the meeting and he didn’t call at 12pm. If the attorney could not do the appointment at least let the person know. I was not impressed by this law firm at all.

Matthew Aaron Katz

2408 West Cermak Road, Chicago, IL

Criminal Defense Family Law Foreclosure +1 +4

3.1/5

3.1

7 Reviews

05 May, 2019 by Loray t

I hired this firm some time ago for a child visitation case and was thoroughly disappointed. The case went on for apx 18 months and all I got out of it was lighter pockets. I spent close to $10,000 including flights, appearances bogus fees, and three different attorneys the firm appointed and ended up with NOTHING!!!! I PERSONALLY do not recommend this attorney or his firm. Save your money and if forced to go with this firm, represent yourself!

08 Sep, 2016 by Eddy

I had the opportunity to hire Matthew Katz and his team a few years back. I went to meet with him at his office with a legal matter that I was not sure how to handle. Turned out that Matthew not only provided me with peace of mind in the short term but also found an answer to my legal situation. After reviewing the terms and conditions to hire his firm, I felt comfortable working with him and his team so I hired them. I ended up with a great outcome as Katz Law provided me with great counsel that allowed me to resolve my legal matter in a very efficient way. Kuddos to Matthew and his team for providing exceptional customer experience and for doing everything in their power to ensure positive results!!! If you are in need of a lawyer who truly cares about their clients, go and see Matt!

04 Sep, 2016 by Jose

After many years of trying to resolve a complicated legal matter on our own, we decided to call Katz Law office. Without their help and dedicated thorough service, we would not have the peace of mind we have today. Katz Law represented us and in the end our expected outcome was surpassed. The fees we payed were very reasonable given the complete service and successful resolution of our case. Katz Law office, we appreciate your service! Jose and Alejandrina

Jesus Manuel Ruiz-Velasco

180 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL

Immigration +1

3.1/5

3.1

6 Reviews

11 May, 2021 by Osiris

I will start off by saying that I chose this lawyer because I thought he was trustworthy since he helped someone I know get their green card. The initial consultation went well and he said I was good to go with the process. This was in July of 2019 that I signed the contract with him. They took months to send the first application which a friend of mine who is a paralegal said those applications do not take that long to prepare. Immigration approved the application about 4 months after they sent it last year in 2020. After that the next part of the process was next, the I601A application which they kept telling me was almost ready for like 7 months even took the NVC fee and it turns out the paralegal that was preparing my application didn’t work there anymore so my application wasn’t even finished after like 7-8 months. In February of 2021 he said he finally sent it and had me zelle him the $715 fee for the application. I have yet to receive the receipt & I called the USCIS to check what’s going on & they said they could not find anything in the system but that my lawyer should have a tracking number for the application so my wife called his office and they said they did not have a tracking number for it which is super sketchy. Though immigration is taking longer to send out receipts it’s been almost 90 days since he supposedly sent it and I’ve heard that’s way too long. At this point I’ve lost all credibility on him and highly doubt he sent my application. Took my $8,000 and now I’m left in limbo almost 2 years after starting the whole process .

28 Jul, 2020 by Vanny

He is very unprofessional he does not do the job he is required to. I have been trying to contact him for 3 months and have yet to hear back from him. His secretarys do not do there part also i been waiting on this law firm to finish my paper work its been more then a year. My application was terminated because he did not do hes part.

16 Nov, 2017 by Anonymous

I'll start the review off by saying that with all of the hassles that he put my wife and I through, the final immigration decision ended on a positive note (Green Card received) and that's the only reason I'm giving him 2 stars. With that being said, his general unprofessional behavior is what prompted me to write this review. I've outlined a few instances below: 1. Late 30 minutes during the initial consultation 2. Never informed us of paralegal's departure in the middle of our case (our main point of contact) 3. Verbally abused via email (He accidentally included me on an email to the Law firm that contracted his services and "bad-mouthed" me) 4. Green card application incomplete - His firm omitted crucial evidence that supported my marriage (pictures and a lease). 5. Unprepared during final green card interview - When getting probed by the Visa official, he indicated that I was a student (which I was not). This led to further confusion that I had to address with the Visa official. I have more examples of his poor handling of my case, but based on the money that was spent to retain his services I would not recommend Jesus. I am happy to provide more context to anyone who needs it along with proof, so please don't hesitate to reach out. Thanks

Jackson Edward Donley

955 S Durkin Dr Ste A, Springfield, IL

Business Estate Planning Family Law +1 +4

3.0/5

3.0

4 Reviews

30 Nov, 2020 by Megan

I turned to Jackson because he was the most inexpensive lawyer. I should’ve done my research. Basically you get what you pay for. I’m sure some of you have really good experiences with this man, but I did not. He is not professional, he doesn’t listen, and he doesn’t know how to communicate. I also informed him my SSN was stolen for employment purposes. He told me it shouldn’t be a problem. I asked him if he was sure because it’s showing a lot more money that I’m making then I’m not. I’m not a bankruptcy lawyer but I’m pretty sure that this is a very important situation. Finally after so many miscommunications he tells me he can’t handle my case. Surprise surprise. When he told me he can’t have me as a client anymore, I was short with him, but I had very good reasons. He called me back to yell at me. Who does that? I can’t wait to see what he’s going to post after this review.Oh and I don’t wanna hear about your wife’s heart attack. I’m sorry that happened to you but I also fractured my fibula. I’m not here to compare tragedies or listen to excuses.

19 Mar, 2019 by Debi

Had an initial visit with him, was given paperwork told to come back when all the money was together. Called on a Thursday, heard nothing. Arrived on a Monday for the office hours of 10 to 4, no one at the office. Called left a message when would they be in. I believe I called three times between the hours of 10:30 and 1:30. Wanted to get our filing started. Called back to see if anyone would be in the office the following day because I wasn’t going to make another trip out to that side of town. Was informed that he did not want to take our case. Has no interest in representation other than to take your money, seems like a low life.

25 Nov, 2014 by Angela

Jack Donley is a great attorney. He kept me informed and always returned my calls or emails in a timely manner. Great sense of humor also!

Yuri Birg

1 Northfield Plaza Suite 502, Northfield, IL

Immigration Personal Injury +2

3.0/5

3.0

2 Reviews

15 Feb, 2024 by Irina

Общалась с помощниками адвоката, говорили, что сам адвокат будет на встрече. Обманули. Очень неблагонадежные паралигалы, которые работают в команде у данного адвоката, отсюда вывод, что и адвокат не лучше! Начинать работу с клиентами с обмана… видимо для них это норма!

11 Dec, 2019 by Vasyl

Yuri is a great lawyer! He helped me with my immigration case so fast. The team is very helpful! I definitely recommend Yuri!

Maria Theresa Baldini-Potermin

1 N Lasalle Ste 2150, Chicago, IL

Immigration +1

3.0/5

3.0

2 Reviews

11 Feb, 2022 by Anonymous

I was referred to Maria via a different lawyer regarding a complicated situation regarding immigration. I have never worked with a lawyer before so I had no clue what to expect. Maria and her secretary Lupe were a god send. They went above and beyond to help my wife and I. They answered every phone call, and returned every phone call. I cannot recommend Maria enough.

12 Jul, 2017 by Anonymous

3 months later I'm still waiting for someone from their office to contact me after I was told its going to take 4-6 weeks to see Maria Baldini. What a waste of time. Very NOT professional not returning phone calls.

Salvador Alfonso Cicero

817 West Superior, Chicago, IL

Business Criminal Defense Family Law +3 +6

3.0/5

3.0

2 Reviews

12 Oct, 2019 by Eva

Mr. Cicero got me through my real estate issues with no problems. He went out of his way to get the job done right. I totally recommend Cicero Law.

07 Sep, 2016 by Anonymous

One of the worst human beings I have ever met. Please avoid his services at all costs! He will charge you an arm and leg but will do absolutely nothing on your case. We paid him close to $3,000 to type up information we gave him and send it MONTHS after it was supposed to be turned in. He would never answer any emails to keep us posted on the progress of our case and only decided to schedule a meeting once I told him I was going to report him to the bar. He changed his tune really quickly after that. After our meeting, and after warning us that we would not get any of our money back if we went with someone else's services (this was my mistake for paying him the total amount up front), we decided the only thing to do was to give him another try. Fast forward to another few of months of inactivity, my new lawyer had to warn him (AGAIN) about reporting him to the bar association before he sent material I had been asking him for months.AVOID AVOID AVOID!!!

Mazher M. Shah-Khan

5797 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL

Immigration +1

3.0/5

3.0

2 Reviews

06 Oct, 2023 by Os

No one ever answers or follows up on your case. This lawfirm couldn’t even notify me of important documentation received by USCIS regarding my case. I ended up switching attorneys and finally got back in status within 8 months. The new attorney was able to accomplish in 8 months what this office couldn’t do in 6 years.

30 Mar, 2017 by Yameen

He helped me when I was buying my house. Very smooth closing. He advised and guided me through the loan and documentation. Highly recommended

Mariusz Zdyrski

636 S River Rd Ste 106, Des Plaines, IL

Immigration +1

3.0/5

3.0

2 Reviews

22 Feb, 2024 by Jakub

Thank you Mr. Mariusz Zdyrski for helping with my I-751 case. I can definitely recommend Mr. Mariusz with any immigration consultation, professionalism in first place.

30 Aug, 2023 by Anonymous

I hired him!!! ,hi wanted 750 to send my citizenship papers on time i gave him 1000$ cash just to be sure!!! Hi didn't send my citizenship paperwork on time and the only reason I found out is cuz uscis send me a letter stating I was to late Now his not calling back or picking up his phone

Matthew Barry Meltzer

211 S Clark St Unit 735, Chicago, IL

Immigration +1

3.0/5

3.0

2 Reviews

03 Feb, 2021 by Anonymous

Need an immigration lawyer? DO NOT GO TO Meltzer Hellrung! They’ll take your money and then leave you stranded, you’ll never hear back ! NOT TRUSTWORTHY, very chaotic situation in this “ Lawfirm “, very fishy . Highly doubted there’s more than 2 people working there and they seem completely overwhelmed dealing with stuff.

30 Sep, 2018 by Sameer

Matt is excellent immigration with great knowledge. He is very patient, understanding and responsive. He gave me very good advice with all my complex immigration queries. With his consultation I am able to make a choice which is better for carrier as well as for my family. I will highly recommend to anybody who needs advice in any immigration related matter to consult Matt first!!

William Thomas Cacciatore Jr.

475 Executive Pkwy Ste 1, Rockford, IL

Criminal Defense Immigration Personal Injury +1 +4

2.9/5

2.9

173 Reviews

01 Aug, 2024 by John feldberg

The worse law firm ever. Michael Crosby is the biggest Crook. Go anywhere else but the here. I can't emphasize this enough.

26 Jun, 2024 by Amir k. morning

Spoke to Pam. She took no steps in even wanting to understand the situation before telling me within 45 seconds of the phone conversation that she needs $500 to have a 10 minute phone conversation about our situation. I just needed to know if it’s a case their firm would take or not, but apparently you have to pay these guys $500 to get a no for an answer.

21 Jun, 2024 by Don kristofek

The Crosby Law Firm just helped me win a case against a very difficult insurance company. The staff is friendly and professional. They made me feel right at home. They went right to work and got the job done quickly. I give them 5 stars!

Cyrus Mobeen Rab

1658 N. Milwaukee Ave. Suite 432, Chicago, IL

Immigration +1

2.6/5

2.6

5 Reviews

16 Dec, 2020 by Malik

My employer hired Cyrus for processing my H1 visa and green card applications. He has been very professional in handling my case and is always available to guide me through the process. He understands the process well and made sure he answered all my concerns in a timely manner and kept me in the loop throughout the process.

05 Nov, 2019 by George

I had little experience in the process for our employees to obtain H1B Status as well as Green Card Status. Cyrus did a very good job with all of this and timeliness of filing as well. Never once did we receive something back from USCIS with a clarification and so far the employees we sent his way to assist us has been great! For our needs, Cyrus did a great job.

06 Oct, 2019 by Matthew

I made an agreement with him for a flat rate fee to review documents and aid in 'everything related to the process' for a spouse related visa. At an arbitrary point he said that my directly-related questions were not in the purview of our contract and that I would now need to pay his hourly rate. My questions were, and always were, directly related to the process. In addition, he ill-advised us on which forms to submit and also said we didn't need to do a medical exam, thus delaying the immigration process. Even the immigration officer laughed at these rookie errors. I would strongly recommend you do not use him for immigration-related issues. If you for some reason decide to do so, definitely get him to spell out exactly what his flat rate covers.

Yehuda L. Azulay

300 W Adams St Ste 500, Chicago, IL

Immigration +1

2.5/5

2.5

6 Reviews

28 Jan, 2021 by Anonymous

From the first day that we met, Mr. Azulay, inspired trust, confidence, and peace of mind about my situation. He always responded promptly to my questions and was truly clear about all aspects of the application process. I was blown away by how smoothly and swiftly the application was processed, thanks to Mr.Azulay’s clarity and guidance. I could not imagine a better experience and am so grateful to Mr. Azulay and his entire team, for taking what I imagined to be a near-impossible situation and making it manageable, successful, and completely affordable. Thank you !

27 Jan, 2021 by Mihaela

Dear Mr. Azulay, My husband and I would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the very hard work you had done . Your honesty and knowledge gave us confidence and peace of mind during this process. You were available for us 24/7 We appreciate you and we are forever grateful for you and for helping us obtain our green cards .

12 Apr, 2015 by Anonymous

He was my families immigration lawyer for years. He kept taking money and more money. After years and years of trying we only got a work permit for a year. After that he couldn't get me approved for anything else then I had the deportation notice on my hands. I now find myself as a refugee from the war stricken country i was deported to.

Angie Cowan Hamada

219 S Dearborn St Ste 808, Chicago, IL

Business Immigration +2

2.5/5

2.5

8 Reviews

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Helen A. Lesczynski

3604 W 26th St, Chicago, IL

Immigration +1

2.3/5

2.3

3 Reviews

09 Mar, 2024 by Jose

She did help me renew my work permit. I got into a criminal arrest that I was scared to renew because of it. She helped me realize it was nothing to worry about because I was not convicted. She's a decent lawyer just not too friendly at times.

17 Jun, 2013 by Anonymous

I hired Helen Lesczynski to help me receive my child support payments that had already been court ordered. Helen told me that I had court on June 14, 2013 for this matter, and I in fact did not. She never filed anything and didn't show up to the courthouse!!!!! I took the day off of work for nothing! I'm so glad I didn't hire her for a traffic or criminal matter!

12 Jun, 2013 by Anonymous

My husband and I went to a lawyer Helen Lesczynski in January 2013 to get his immigration papers, and we did everything asked of us immediately. We even paid in full! Just to find out today June 12, 2013 that not a single application has been filed. We are $4000.00 into this and he should have a work permit. Helen Lesczynski has told me that our first application was approved and that she has the receipt. Her compulsive lying and other things made me suspect that perhaps she was lying about that too, so I called her boss and sure she has not done a thing for us!!!! My $420 money order that she supposedly sent to INS is still sitting in our folder!!! Please DO NOT go to this lying woman!

Alyssa Arriola Aliperta

550 E. Devon Avenue, Itasca, IL

Criminal Defense Family Law Immigration +3

2.0/5

2.0

1 Reviews

21 Feb, 2023 by Anonymous

Failed me and called me a player when I was being played by my xgirlfriend. My x managed to falsely drag me through court and charge me a DV for benefit of free shelter. Ally did not bother listening closely to my case and she was very difficult to get in contact with.

Andres Ybarra

4708 W. 147th Street, Suite 1, Midlothian, IL

Criminal Defense Family Law Immigration +2 +5

1.0/5

1.0

3 Reviews

27 Mar, 2018 by Anonymous

Este señor es un mentiroso. Le estoy tramitando los papeles a mi esposo desde hace ya 3 años con este señor, nunca recivi ningun documento de immigracion le pague solo el principio $1000. no hizo nada y por los ultimos 2 anos me e tratado de comunicar con el y nunca me regresa las llamadas, esto es un fraude. difinitivamente yo no lo recomiendo, en las cortes nunca se presenta.

28 Feb, 2018 by Anonymous

This lawyer was a complete waste of my time. He lie about processing my immigration case and ignore my call spend like 5 months trying to get to him. Worst lawyer. He is just taking ppl money he don't know what he is doing. He always reschedule our appt. And neber show up. He left my case half way. I had to get another. Real lawyer and start again and pay again. All because this guy is a lier.

25 Dec, 2017 by Anonymous

When we called for a meeting regarding my case, we were told to wait and that we would get a call back from him. However, he never returned our calls or emails even when it was an emergency. On the day of my court day, he didn't show up. If you are looking for a good lawyer he isn't the one.

Karen Walin

903 Commerce Dr Ste 165, Oak Brook, IL

Estate Planning Family Law Immigration +1 +4

1.0/5

1.0

1 Reviews

30 May, 2011 by Kevin

She seemed to be very knowledgeable and had me conviced that I could trust her to file my bankruptcy case. Then she stopped returning my phone calls and kept my money. Can't trust her. I strongly recommend looking elsewhere for a more professional attorney.

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What an Immigration Lawyer Can Do for You

An immigration lawyer specializes in helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate the complex immigration process. These lawyers provide legal guidance on various immigration matters, such as obtaining visas, gaining permanent residency (green cards), applying for citizenship, and defending clients in deportation or removal proceedings. Immigration lawyers also assist with employment-based immigration, asylum applications, and resolving issues related to visas or immigration status.

Whether you're trying to immigrate to the U.S., facing deportation, or sponsoring an employee or family member for a visa, an immigration lawyer can help you understand your legal options and navigate the often complicated legal system.

When Should I Hire an Immigration Lawyer?

Hiring an immigration lawyer is beneficial in many situations where you are dealing with U.S. immigration laws, whether for personal or business reasons. Common reasons to hire an immigration lawyer include:

Visa applications: If you need assistance applying for a visa, whether it's a work visa (H-1B), student visa (F-1), or tourist visa (B-1/B-2), a lawyer can help ensure the application is properly completed and submitted.
Green card applications: If you're seeking permanent residency, an immigration lawyer can guide you through the process, whether through family sponsorship, employment, or the Diversity Visa (lottery) program.
Deportation or removal defense: If you’re facing deportation or removal from the U.S., a lawyer can defend your case in immigration court and seek to prevent removal.
Asylum applications: If you’re seeking asylum due to persecution or fear of persecution in your home country, a lawyer can help you prepare a strong case and file for asylum.
Family reunification: If you're a U.S. citizen or permanent resident looking to bring family members to the U.S., a lawyer can assist with the family sponsorship process.
Citizenship and naturalization: If you're ready to apply for U.S. citizenship, a lawyer can help you navigate the naturalization process and ensure you meet all the requirements.
Business immigration: If you're an employer seeking to hire foreign workers, a lawyer can assist with employment-based visas, labor certification, and compliance with immigration regulations.
Special immigration categories: Immigration lawyers also handle complex cases, such as visas for victims of human trafficking (T visa), crime victims (U visa), or those seeking Temporary Protected Status (TPS).

Hiring an immigration lawyer early in the process can help you avoid delays, errors, and possible denials due to incomplete or incorrect applications.

What Does an Immigration Lawyer Do?

An immigration lawyer provides a wide range of services to help clients with their immigration needs, whether personal or business-related. Their tasks often include:

Assisting with visa applications: Helping clients fill out and submit visa applications, ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate.
Filing for green cards and permanent residency: Guiding clients through the process of applying for a green card, including family-based, employment-based, or other forms of residency.
Defending against deportation or removal: Representing clients in immigration court who are facing deportation and working to prevent removal from the U.S.
Preparing asylum cases: Assisting clients in applying for asylum based on fear of persecution in their home country due to race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
Handling citizenship applications: Helping lawful permanent residents apply for naturalization and ensuring they meet all the legal requirements for U.S. citizenship.
Employment-based immigration: Assisting employers with the process of sponsoring foreign workers for temporary or permanent visas, including H-1B, L-1, and EB-1 through EB-5 visas.
Representation in immigration interviews: Preparing clients for immigration interviews and attending interviews at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offices.
Appealing denied applications: If a visa, green card, or citizenship application is denied, a lawyer can file appeals or motions to reopen or reconsider the case.

How Are Immigration Lawyers Paid?

Immigration lawyers generally charge for their services based on the type of immigration case and the complexity of the legal work involved. Common payment structures include:

Flat fee: Many immigration lawyers charge a flat fee for specific services, such as preparing a visa application, green card petition, or citizenship application. Flat fees help clients know upfront what the legal costs will be for a particular service.
Hourly rate: For more complex cases, such as deportation defense or appeals, some lawyers charge by the hour. Hourly rates vary depending on the lawyer's experience and the complexity of the case.
Retainer: For ongoing immigration matters, some clients may need to pay a retainer, which is an upfront payment billed against as the lawyer works on the case.
Pro bono or sliding scale: Some immigration lawyers or nonprofit organizations may offer free or low-cost services for clients with limited financial means, particularly in asylum or humanitarian cases.

It’s essential to discuss the fee structure with your lawyer during the initial consultation to understand the costs and payment arrangements.

How Much Does an Immigration Lawyer Cost?

The cost of hiring an immigration lawyer varies based on the type of legal service required, the lawyer's experience, and the complexity of the case. General cost estimates include:

Visa applications: For help with visa applications (e.g., H-1B, L-1, F-1), legal fees may range from $2,000 to $7,500, depending on the complexity and the type of visa.
Green card applications: Fees for family-based or employment-based green card applications typically range from $3,000 to $10,000, depending on the case.
Deportation defense: For defending clients in removal proceedings, costs can range from $5,000 to $15,000 or more, depending on the complexity of the case and how long the case takes.
Asylum cases: Asylum applications may range from $2,000 to $10,000, depending on whether the case is defensive (in removal proceedings) or affirmative (not in removal proceedings).
Citizenship applications: Legal fees for filing a naturalization application usually range from $1,500 to $5,000, depending on the complexity of the client’s immigration history.
Business immigration services: Fees for assisting businesses with employment-based visas (such as H-1B or EB-5 visas) often range from $3,000 to $10,000 or more.

Always ask for a clear breakdown of costs and fee arrangements before proceeding with legal services.

How to Check the Credibility of an Immigration Lawyer

To ensure you are hiring a reputable immigration lawyer, take the following steps to verify their credentials and track record:

Check their state bar status: Confirm with your state bar association that the lawyer is licensed to practice and has no disciplinary actions against them.
Look for specific immigration law experience: Review the lawyer’s website or professional profile to ensure they specialize in immigration law and have experience handling cases like yours.
Read client reviews and testimonials: Look for reviews on platforms like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or Google to see what previous clients have said about the lawyer’s professionalism and success rate.
Ask for references: A credible lawyer should be willing to provide references from past clients who can speak to their ability to handle immigration cases.
Check for industry affiliations: Membership in organizations like the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) can indicate the lawyer’s expertise and commitment to immigration law.

What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?

To make the most out of your first consultation with an immigration lawyer, it’s important to come prepared with relevant documents and information. Here’s what you should bring:

Passport and immigration documents: Bring your passport, visa, and any documents related to your current immigration status.
Family documents: If you're applying for a family-based visa or green card, bring marriage certificates, birth certificates, and proof of family relationships.
Employment information: For employment-based visas, provide your employment contract, offer letter, or other documentation of your job.
Criminal records (if applicable): If you have any criminal history, bring copies of court records and other relevant documents.
Timeline of events: Provide a clear timeline of any prior immigration applications, visas, or issues with immigration authorities.
List of questions: Prepare any questions you have about your immigration case, the process, costs, and the likelihood of success.

By preparing thoroughly for your consultation, you can help the lawyer understand your case more effectively and get the best possible legal advice on how to proceed.

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